New Jersey
You Can Thank The Woman Behind The Hilarious New Jersey Twitter Account For The Punchy White House Tweets
"The White House Twitter account has gone goblin mode."
Dr. Oz Moved From New Jersey To Pennsylvania To Run For Senate, And The Memes Are Top Notch
Longtime New Jersey resident Dr. Oz moved to Pennsylvania to run for US Senate — and his opponent can't stop memeing about it.
“I Have Nowhere To Go”: This Woman Lost Her New Jersey Apartment Due To Ida’s Flooding. Government Officials Just Evicted Her From Her Temporary Housing.
Lataiyyah Washington is one of more than 600 people who lost their subsidized housing in Elizabeth, New Jersey, due to the storm.
15 New Jersey Towns That Are Absolutely Worth Visiting, From Someone Who's Lived There For 25 Years
We offer more than just Snooki and Tony Soprano.
Gov. Phil Murphy Narrowly Won Reelection In New Jersey In Another Troubling Sign For Democrats
Murphy is the first Democratic governor to win reelection in the state in decades. But the surprisingly close result could foreshadow a tough 2022 for Democrats.
At Least 45 People Are Dead After The Remnants Of Hurricane Ida Slammed The East Coast
"We are in a whole new world now,” New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
The Senate Confirmed The First-Ever Muslim American Federal Judge Appointed By A President
Judge Zahid Quraishi will serve as a district judge in New Jersey.
On The Road With The Vaccine Van: How One City Is “Getting Out The Vax”
With demand for vaccines declining, officials are coming up with creative ways to reach those still unvaccinated. So we hitched a ride with a vaccine van.
Which New York City Borough Do You Really Belong In?
Maybe you're destined to be a Brooklyn babe!
Following An Insurrection, Lawmakers And State Attorneys General Are Asking Facebook To Halt Ads Of Military Gear
“Whether through negligence or with full knowledge, Facebook is placing profit ahead of our Nation’s democracy.”
This New York Vs. New Jersey Food Quiz Will Challenge The Most Seasoned Foodie
There's only one right answer!
Listen: My Boyfriend Says He Would Date My Twin If I Died. That’s Bad, Right?
“I would be nervous every time I’m in the kitchen and they pick up a knife.”
New Jersey, Arizona, Montana, And South Dakota Voted To Legalize Recreational Cannabis
Washington, DC, also voted to decriminalize the use of psychedelic substances.
There Are 4 States That Start With The Word “New” — Which One Do You Belong In?
New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, or New Jersey?
A Mayor Has Rescinded A $2,500 Bill He Sent To A Teenager For "Police Overtime" After She Organized A BLM Rally
"The police came out ONCE to pull out these plastic things that was literally it. Police overtime my ass."
A New Jersey Man Was Arrested For Throwing A Massive House Party With Hundreds Of Guests Without Masks
Tashay Knight, the alleged host of the party, was charged with "recklessly creating a risk of widespread injury," police said.
The Men's Rights Activist Suspected Of Killing A Judge's Son Was Found Dead With Another Woman Judge's Photo
Roy Den Hollander was a misogynistic lawyer who ranted online against the judge whose son he is later suspected of killing. Authorities are investigating other possible targets.
A Men's Rights Activist Is Suspected Of Killing A Federal Judge's Son And Shooting Her Husband
Judge Esther Salas was in the basement of her New Jersey house when the shooting occurred. The suspect is a men's rights activist who later killed himself.
This Quiz Will Separate New Jerseyans From Everyone Else
Taylor ham or pork roll?
Podcast: Jenny Slate On Her New Movie, Leaving “Big Mouth,” And Laughing In These Weird Times
“I looked around my life and I could see very clearly where my reasoning was flawed and racist... And it felt to me it's not enough to be posting or to be protesting. What can I do? And so that's what was up for me.”
She Spent Her Life Caring For Her Son With Down Syndrome. They Died From The Coronavirus 9 Days Apart.
"They were each other's whole world."
He Was A 30-Year-Old Baseball Coach Who Once Seemed “Invincible.” He Died Of The Coronavirus.
Ben Luderer was part of a high school team that was the stuff of New Jersey baseball legend. He went on to coach his own team before dying Monday of COVID-19.
New Jersey Charged People Under Coronavirus Laws For Throwing Weddings, Parties — And Molotov Cocktails
In a bid to convince residents to remain at home, New Jersey has recruited one of its most famous sons: Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino.
Trump Said He May Quarantine New York, New Jersey, And Connecticut. Governors Have No Idea What He's Talking About.
Trump, who days earlier talked about reopening the country amid the coronavirus pandemic, did not elaborate on how a potential quarantine on more than 30 million people would be enforced.
A Dramatic Shootout Left Six People Dead, Including Two Suspects And A Police Officer
"I never heard that many shots in my life. It was like I was in a war zone," one witness told CBS New York.
Cory Booker Texted Us From The New Jersey Turnpike
In The Stakes 2020, BuzzFeed News' newsletter about the 2020 campaign, Sen. Cory Booker talks about building consensus and why he's #TeamChrissy.
A Judge Said A 16-Year-Old Boy Accused Of Rape Came From "A Good Family" So He Deserves Leniency
The ruling was later overturned. It's the second recent case in New Jersey where judges defended the characters of boys accused of rape.
A Mom Was Allegedly Beaten Unconscious By Her Son's 13-Year-Old Bully Who Yelled Racist Chants At Him
The boy had allegedly threatened to beat up her son the day before after he responded to the chant, "We all come from immigrants."
Mississippi's Flag Has Been Removed From A New Jersey Park Because Of Its Confederate Symbol
The move has angered Mississippi's governor.
A High School Play Based On “Alien” Featured Incredible Homemade Costumes And Sets
“Our performance of Alien really shows you can do so much with so little, and as long as there is a passion there to do these things, they are possible.”
A Man Was Found Guilty Of Strangling His Childhood Friend For Her Inheritance Money
The New Jersey murder case was almost derailed after a juror posted about the trial on Facebook.
Immigrants At A Detention Center Were Fed Slimy Meat And Lived In "Inhumane" Conditions. Now There's A Special Hearing
Inspectors found moldy bread, blood from raw chicken leaking in refrigerator units, and other conditions that posed "significant threats" to immigrant detainees.
19 New Jerseyans Who Became Celebrities
Garden State = best state.
Over 3,000 Patients May Have Been Exposed To Hepatitis, HIV At A Surgery Center In New Jersey
Thousands of patients are being urged to get tested after the surgery center was found to have unsanitary conditions.
17 Things That Are Absolutely 100% New Jersey Culture
A magical place, tbh.
Unsightly "HOLLAMD TONNEL" Christmas Decorations Will Be Changed According To The Will Of The People
"More than 80 percent voted for change, so change there will be."
New Yorkers Are Losing Their Minds Over The "HOLLAMD TONNEL" Christmas Decorations
"The holidays are too stressful already and Port Authority makes us stare at this sheer stupidity every [day]."
What To Know About Adenovirus, Which Killed A College Student And 11 Children In New Jersey
A common viral infection has caused multiple deaths among young people this year.
The New Jersey Couple And The Homeless Man From That Heartwarming GoFundMe Story Were Charged With Running A Scam
The 2018 summer of scam has continued into fall.
What If Democrats Lose The Senate Because Of New Jersey? Progressives Are Trying To Make Sure That Doesn't Happen.
The charges against Bob Menendez were dropped after a mistrial, but they're still clouding a surprisingly competitive Senate race.
Child Marriage Is Legal In 48 States. These Women Are Asking Why.
Over the past two years, at least 20 state legislatures have considered whether to ban marriage under 18. Only two have actually done it.
15 Reasons You Should Never Visit New Jersey
It's the armpit of America.
At Least 22 People Were Injured In A Mass Shooting At An All-Night Art Event In New Jersey
A suspected shooter is dead and two other suspects were in the hospital after the shooting broke out in what authorities believe was a dispute between neighborhood gangs.
"You're About To Get Dropped": Bodycam Footage Shows Moments Leading To The Viral Arrest Of A Beachgoer In New Jersey
Police in New Jersey have released three bodycam videos showing the violent confrontation between officers and a 20-year-old woman during her arrest at a beach.
Disturbing Video Shows A Police Officer Punching A Woman In The Head At A New Jersey Beach
The woman in the video is seen being restrained on the ground as the officer strikes her twice in the head.
The Supreme Court Clears The Way For Sports Betting
A federal law barring states from authorizing sports gambling violates the Constitution, the justices ruled on Monday.
This Teen Couple Walking Home From Prom Got A Pretty Heartwarming Surprise
"We were celebrated for who we were and those times make you feel less alone."
The NYPD Promised To Stop Spying On People Based On Their Religion As Part Of A Settlement With Muslim Americans
The lawsuit was filed in 2012 after it was revealed that the NYPD extensively surveilled Muslim-owned businesses, Muslim student groups, and mosques in New Jersey after 9/11 with the help of the CIA.
A New Jersey Judge Asked A Woman If She Closed Her Legs To Stop A Sexual Assault
A complaint against Judge John F. Russo accused him of mistreating a victim who wanted a restraining order against the man she accused of raping her.
I've Lived At The Jersey Shore My Whole Life. This Is What It's Really Like.
From someone who's lived there his whole life.
Here’s What’s Up With "Smart Guns" — And Why You Can’t Buy One In The US
The smart gun, which ensures only its gun owner can pull the trigger, was invented nearly two decades ago. But it’s still a long way off from hitting the market. Here’s why.
A Muslim Group That Was Denied A Permit For A Mosque Amid Protests Will Get A Second Chance
The New Jersey city of Bayonne has agreed to pay the Muslim group $400,000 and to revisit the permit application.
Even If You Grew Up In The Northeast You'll Probably Only Get A 8/14 On This Quiz
Do you know what a "pork roll" is?
A 16-Year-Old Allegedly Shot And Killed His Family Minutes Before The New Year
The boy was taken into custody and is expected to be charged with four counts of murder.
22 Tweets That Prove Wawa Is The Best Convenience Store And Anyone Who Thinks Otherwise Is Wrong
"When I die, please bury me with jugs of Wawa iced tea."
Mistrial Declared In Case Of Democratic Senator Accused Of Accepting Bribes From A Florida Eye Doctor
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez was charged with accepting bribes from a wealthy ophthalmologist in exchange for political influence.
Democrats Sweep Virginia Races, Including Contentious Governor’s Contest
The wins came after a week of infighting among Democrats and Trump repeatedly attempting to drum up support for the Republican gubernatorial candidate.
Racist Election Flyers Were Anonymously Sent Out Calling For Two Asian Candidates To Be Deported
The flyers said "Make Edison great again."
18 Things New Jersey Is Fully Responsible For
YEAH, YOU'RE WELCOME.
Trump Thanked Putin For Kicking Out US Diplomats And 7 Other Things He Actually Told Reporters
"Nobody has greater respect for intelligence than Donald Trump," President Donald Trump said.
Trump Spent His No Good Rainy Vacation Day Upset About Vietnam
The president suggested that Sen. Richard Blumenthal "take a nice long vacation in Vietnam." Trump, however, received multiple deferments to avoid the war.
If You've Eaten 15/20 Of These Foods, You're Definitely From New Jersey
Have you had pork roll, taffy, and Kohr's?
Chris Christie Was Busted Enjoying A Beach He Closed Down And By God The Internet Didn't Disappoint
"Jersey Boor"? "Son of a Beach"? "Executive Overbeach"? "Beach Bum"?
Chris Christie Spent The Day At An Empty Beach After He Closed It To The Public
The New Jersey governor spent Sunday lounging at the shore after shutting down many of the state's beaches and parks during a budget fight.
A High School Removed Trump Slogans From Students' Yearbook Photos
A New Jersey high school is investigating after several students said someone erased Trump messages from their yearbook photos.
The Justice Department Is Investigating Why Officials Stopped This Mosque From Being Built
After over a tense year of debate, and eventually a denial of an application that would allow the mosque to go forward, a spokesperson said the US Attorney's Office in New Jersey is investigating the matter.
This Town Has To Pay An Islamic Society $3.25 Million After Denying Its Right To Build A Mosque
The lawsuits claimed the town's zoning board had denied an Islamic center's application, over four years and 39 hearings, based on the members' faith.
This Food Test Will Determine If You're Actually From New Jersey
Do you know what pork roll is?
Uber Driver Beat Up Rider Who Asked To Go To New Jersey, Lawsuit Alleges
Uber says it immediately banned the driver when it learned about the incident one day later.
24 Things People From New Jersey Will Appreciate
Race ya to the shore.
A Dad Died When He Jumped Off A Bridge With His Sons — But They Survived
The boys suffered non life-threatening injuries after the incident in New Jersey.
Would You Rather: New Jersey Edition
NJ all day.
Muslim Prayer Hall Vandalized With "Donald Trump" And "Fuck Muslims" Graffiti
Members of the New Jersey congregation were heading to morning prayer on Friday when they discovered the graffiti.
Deer Hit By Car Attacks Driver Because Hell No
"Don't buck with me" — this deer probably before it died.
Here's What We Know About The Suspected New York And New Jersey Bomber
Suspected bomber Ahmad Khan Rahami lived in New Jersey and worked at his family's fried chicken restaurant. A lawsuit filed by the family had alleged anti-Muslim discrimination by neighbors and local police.
Explosion As Police Robot Attempts To Disarm Device Found At Train Station In New Jersey
Meanwhile, the FBI took several people into custody Sunday night in possible connection with the bombing in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood on Saturday.
Lockdown Lifted After "Pipe Bomb" Explosion At Military Charity Run In New Jersey
A delay in the race meant no runners were near the device when it detonated on Saturday morning.
Two Dead As Tropical Storm Hermine Slams South, Threatening East Coast
A homeless man in Florida and a truck driver in North Carolina have died since the tropical storm began hammering Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas Friday with heavy rain and winds.
Police Were Called To An Elementary School Party After A Student Made A "Brownie" Remark
The town's mayor acknowledged that the police response to the alleged racist comment was an overreach and said school officials would meet with law enforcement to "make sure this never happens again."
Only A True New Jerseyan Can Score Higher Than 17 Out Of 20
Jersey stand up.
These Muslims Are Praying In A Basement While Fighting To Get Their Mosque Built
Muslims in Bayonne, New Jersey, with a growing congregation are facing stark opposition — seen elsewhere in the nation — to their plans to build a mosque. On Tuesday a key meeting was postponed.
A Bear Who Walks Upright Took A Neighborhood Stroll Because Why Not
Nothing to see here.
A 19-Year-Old Rider Was Trampled To Death At A Rodeo
The bareback rider was flung from his horse at the Cowtown Rodeo in New Jersey.
An Easter Bunny And Mall Shopper Brawled After A Child Slipped From The Chair
It was a hare-raising brawl.
What Percent North Jersey Are You?
Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, and Warren Counties represent!
Mysterious Sonic Booms Rock The East Coast
A series of sonic booms off the New Jersey coast sparked questions about earthquakes or meteorites. News accounts blamed tests of the Defense Department's new F-35 fighter jet.
Only True New Jerseyans Will Ace This Quiz
Can you ace this quiz? Fuhgettaboutit.
Unsolicited Flirting From Garbage Truck Leads To True Love, WWE Themed Wedding
This is the true story of Chris and Amy, newlyweds whose journey began on the back of a waste disposal vehicle and led to vows featuring the Pittsburgh Steelers and One Direction lyrics. You had me at "Hey, hot stuff!"
14 Random Things You Couldn’t Enjoy If It Wasn’t For New Jersey
Bubble wrap! Jon Stewart!! Light bulbs!!!
30 Online Shops Based In The Northeast You Should Be Shopping At
Support artisans, crafters, and other makers in your area.
How Well Do You Know New Jersey Celebrities?
AKA, are you a true New Jerseyan or not?
Here's The Hateful History Of Falsely Accusing U.S. Muslims Of Celebrating On 9/11
Donald Trump said he saw thousands of Arab Americans in New Jersey celebrating the day the Twin Towers fell. "Either he's mistaken or he's lying," said a prominent Muslim spokesperson.
Trump Says Falsely That New Jersey Arabs "Cheered" On 9/11
"It was well covered at the time," Trump said.
This Song Shows Just How Many Governors Are Wanting To Keep Out Syrian Refugees
Give us your tired, your poor... but just in some cases.
Are You More North, South, Or Central New Jersey?
Everyone's a winner.
More Police Unions Calling For Boycott Of Quentin Tarantino’s Films
The NYPD, LAPD, New Jersey and Philadelphia police unions have called for a boycott of the director's movies in light of his comments on police brutality.